It’s opening night of Murder in the First on Broadway, and nerves are high. The cast and crew are all a buzz backstage with the excitement of the lights, the sounds - and the dead body of big-shot Broadway Producer. There lies Jack Bialystock, shot in the back center stage before the curtain could rise.
Was the murderer a cast member, like Anita Part who’s making her Broadway debut tonight, or seasoned performer Sienna Stealer? Was it the sleazy casting director Colin Back, or a member of the audience like Megan Phan who somehow wandered backstage?
There’s only one way to find out: play the game Bullets on Broadway! But hold onto your overpriced wine—the murderer may be YOU!
EVIDENCE VIDEOS
BEWARE! Don't want the evidence videos below until it's time! The host will be directed to play the videos for each corresponding round.
INTRODUCTION
ACT ONE EVIDENCE
ACT TWO EVIDENCE
ACT THREE EVIDENCE
SET THE SCENE
Theatrical elements suggestive of the 1920’s.
THEME COCKTAIL: GIN RICKY
To make yours you will need: 10mlSoda water 100mlA lime wedge to garnishMethod:Gather your ingredientsMix together the gin, lime juice and syrup into a cocktail shaker along with ice cubesShake wellStrain into a chilled highball glassTop up with soda waterFinish with lime wedge and enjoy!
To read more about each character, and access the specific character scripts, click the character names below.
You may play with any number and combination of characters, but the most important characters to include in each game have a star next to their name below.
Recommended Gender: Female
Character Description: Sexy and sultry, Idina’s the leading lady everyone dreams of and she knows it. Her long gown and ruby red lips are enough to make any man kill.
Character Description: Audrey is a mousy and meek usher with a timid demeanor...or so she likes people to think. She’s dressed in all black with a red vest
Character Description: Billy is a dashing young playwright with wit and charm...maybe too much for his own good. This is his Broadway debut and he’s dressed in a nice suit for the special occasion.
Character Description: Bob is a dry and dull theater critic whose husband’s shopping addiction is getting in the way of his work. He’s dressed in a simple gray suit.
Character Description: Franky is a meek and nervous Box Office boy who’s always late for work. He has a pimple face, bowl cut hair and he’s got a stutter.
Character Description: With blood red lipstick, a clutch, and pant suit, Ivana’s always dressed to make a killer deal. She’s the agent to Idina Mental and will do anything to get her commission check.
Character Description: Kaitlyn is a busty blonde actress who likes to show skin and get attention...and sometimes she catches the wrong eye. But she has a smart and cunning side to her, with a quick wit.
Character Description: Lue is a flamboyant, over the top, character actor dressed in brightly colored clothes. He’s clearly overcompensating for some deeply held secret. He’s funny and charismatic with a quick wit, and is often breaking into showtunes.
Character Description: Matthew’s the leading man a bit past his prime, with something to prove. He’s dressed in a robe, which is his costume for the first act, with tufts of chest hair peeking out the top. He appears to be worn out and tired.
Character Description: Megan Phan is a midwestern fan who traveled to New York just for this opening night performance, and the hope that she could get Idina Mental’s autograph…and maybe more.
Character Description: Robert is a greasy sleeze ball talent agent with slicked back hair and a black eye. He carries a fancy pen that he’s always clicking.
Character Description: Roy is an investor in the show and dressed in an ill fitting suit and dirty old shoes. He’s not very put together and seems a bit run down.
Character Description: Sienna is a loose cannon and always drunk or hopped up on something. She has the voice of an angel, but she slurs her words and her risky habits make it hard for her to get good parts.
Character Description: Trip is the trap door operator and a tough guy with tattoos. He wears a white tank top and jeans with a bandana and doesn’t mess around.
Character Description: William is an old friend, partner, and most trusted confidant of the deceased. He is a round dumpling of a man wearing a tuxedo and top hat. He’s over dressed, even for opening night, and speaks with a British accent.